Very Good
#235 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 18% in state
Wolfe County Middle School
Middle School · Wolfe County · Campton, KY
A middle school in Campton, KY where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 460, Campton, KY 41301
- Math 61% proficient (2025)
- Reading 49% proficient (2025)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wolfe County Middle School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wolfe County Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low247/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$29,786
Median home value
$76,300
Median rent
$532/mo
College educated
7%
Homeownership
70.3%
Poverty rate
35.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dessie Scott SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.6 mi | 13 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Wolfe County
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,855NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wolfe County Middle School is listed in Wolfe County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wolfe County Middle School
Wolfe County Middle School is a public middle school in Campton, KY, part of Wolfe County, serving approximately 152 students in grades 7th-8th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #235 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wolfe County Middle School
What grades does Wolfe County Middle School serve?
Wolfe County Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Wolfe County Middle School?
Wolfe County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 152 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wolfe County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wolfe County Middle School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wolfe County Middle School rank in KY?
Wolfe County Middle School ranks #235 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Wolfe County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wolfe County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Wolfe County Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wolfe County Middle School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wolfe County Middle School a charter school?
No, Wolfe County Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wolfe County Middle School a Title I school?
No, Wolfe County Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wolfe County Middle School?
73.7% of students at Wolfe County Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 152
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Wolfe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.3%
- Phone
- (606) 668-8152
- Area population (ZIP 41301)
- 5,804
- Area median age
- 45
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 41301; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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